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Who exactly is coaching Argentina? What's Brazil's best XI? Is it really worth being annoyed at France's approach? Is there cause for concern with Spain? Is Germany doomed? These questions and more answered by the two Mikes in an episode brought to you by The Athletic Soccer. Double Pivot listeners users can go to theathletic.com/doublepivot to receive 40% off their first-year subscription. Check it out for even more great world soccer coverage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The dynamic player-management duo of Lionel Messi and a bleedy Javier Mascherano saw Argentina through the group after a scare. Was it ever in doubt? Yes. Yes it was. Alongside this there’s gushing over Croatia, scorn for France and Denmark as they provide the tournament’s first 0-0, and some odd chat about bones. Also, Luke writes off the Germans again, which is probably as close to a spoiler as you can get in a World Cup. Get involved, you Squares. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Michael Cox on the importance of Ever Banega: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/argentina-nigera-world-cup-2018-lionel-messi-jorge-sampaoli-a8418621.html Peru’s emotional reaction to their win: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44623008 England look likely to pick a strong team against Belgium: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/26/harry-kane-set-to-start-england-group-decider-belgium-world-cup The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Daniel Storey to discuss the highs and lows of Groups C and D concluding. Plus, a look ahead to the culmination of Brazil and Germany's respective groups.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Nigeria 1 - 2 Argentina - with Sam Kelly; Croatia 2 - 1 Iceland (02m 30s)• PART 1b: Denmark 0 - 0 France - with Julien Laurens; Peru 2 - 0 Australia (13m 20s)• PART 2: Germany v South Korea preview (21m 50s) • PART 2a: Mexico v Sweden preview (24m 00s)• PART 2c: Switzerland v Costa Rica preview - with Oliver Zesiger (26m 10s)• PART 2d: Brazil v Serbia preview (32m 45s)• PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (37m 10s)• PART 4: Exeunt omnes (39m 00s)PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back SpecialGET IN TOUCH:• find us on Facebook - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team talks Argentina's third different system in three games, Iceland's positivity and the most boring game of the tournament so far, France v Denmark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back to mash buttons, chat bitrates and harness the power of sexiness! Group B ended in chaotic fashion and we look back on it with fond memories. Farewell, old friend. Glancing further around the tourney we feel for poor Mo Salah, postulate on the merits of Argentina using Lionel Messi as an impact sub in an intriguing Group D, and delight in a surprise appearance from Scatman Speller. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Jorge Valdano on Argentina’s failings: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/25/argentina-what-is-wrong-lionel-messi-football Iran try to sabotage Ronnie’s sleep: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44605426 Will Mo Salah retire from International football? https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/mo-salah-quitting-egypt-russia-world-cup-2018-chechnya-football-government-kadyrov-a8416356.html The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Matt Davies, James Horncastle and Jack Lang to take stock of the culmination of Groups A and B. Plus, a look ahead to Nigeria v Argentina and an assessment of the Socceroos’ campaignRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Uruguay 3 - 0 Russia (02m 30s)• PART 1b: Spain 2 - 2 Morocco, Iran 1 - 1 Morocco and a lot of VAR (5m 00s)• PART 1c: Jack’s Big Question• PART 2: A brief word on Egypt and Saudi Arabia - and more on Uruguay (16m 30s) • PART 3: Argentina v Nigeria preview - with Janine Anthony (23m 00s) • PART 4a: Australia v Peru preview - with David Basheer (34m 20s)• PART 4b: France v Denmark preview (38m 20s)• PART 5: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (39m 50s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes - and Jack’s Big Answer (42m 20s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with **[CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably](https://www.thecalmzone.net/),** who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• [get yourself 70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN.com**](http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse outline the USMNT's missed opportunity at the FIFA World Cup in the State of the Union (3:53). Then, there's a new top team in the FOX Sports' Power Rankings (17:54), along with discussions about Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil. All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Russia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and James Horncastle to the pod to make sense of England’s 6-1 mauling of Panama and the rest of Sunday’s games. Plus, can Iran upset Portugal? And the word from Uruguay about their match with Russia - and the implosion of their neighbours, ArgentinaRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: England 6 - 1 Panama (01m 30s)• PART 2a: Colombia 3 - 0 Poland (15m 20s)• PART 2b: Japan 2 - 2 Senegal (19m 20s) • PART 3a: Iran v Portugal preview - with Bassil Mikdadi (24m 30s) • PART 3b: Russia v Uruguay preview - with Gilmar Deladon (30m 40s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (39m 20s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (41m 10s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with [**CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably**](https://www.thecalmzone.net/), who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get yourself [70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN.com**](http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz ](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany are back and almost certainly invincible again. We knew it couldn’t last. You have to respect it though. Damn it you have to respect it. Mexico also kept their Group F party going, having harnessed the power of red meat, and Belgium revealed that Tunisia aren’t that good after all. Elsewhere Matthew Kelly is the latest figure to get an inexplicable mention, the Argentina team picks itself, literally, and Senegal delight us with a joyous warm up exercise. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Germany rub it in: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/11414985/germany-rubbed-win-in-our-face-says-swedens-janne-andersson Injury doubt for Romelu Lukaku? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-belgium-romelu-lukaku-injury-fitness-ankle-will-he-play-tunisia-goals-replay-highlights-a8413556.html Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri could be in trouble: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44592846 The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined in the pod by Tom Williams and Matts Stanger and Scott and Rafa Honigstein in Russia to relive the drama of Germany’s last-gasp victory over Sweden to keep their campaign alive. Plus, Anton Toloui in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of England v Panama; and Argentina continue to unravel.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Sweden 1 - 2 Germany - wow! (01m 10s)• PART 1b: …and the word from Rafa Honigstein (11m 30s) • PART 2a: Mexico 2 - 1 South Korea (18m 20s)• PART 2b: Belgium 5 - 2 Tunisia (19m 30s) • PART 3a: England v Panama preview - with a bit of Anton Toloui (27m 00s) • PART 3b: Senegal v Japan and Colombia v Poland previews (35m 20s)• PART 3c: Argentina’s deepening crisis (39m 20s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (42m 00s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (43m 40s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with **[CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably](https://www.thecalmzone.net/)**, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get yourself [70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN****.com**](http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) which will be back at half time during every England group game (except, er, the one against Panama)• send us a **[tweet: @TheTotallyShow](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back over an entertaining game full of quality and political hand gestures as the Swiss overcome the tough test of Mitro’s Serbia, Neymar’s emotional levee breaks as he opens his account for the tournament, and Nigeria show that there’s more to them than kits as they break Icelandic hearts. Elsewhere there are predictable stepovers, borrowed celebrations and Marcus Berg: Landlord. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Nigeria have turned their tournament around: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-argentina-nigeria-lionel-messi-ahmed-musa-goals-a8413036.html Cesc Fabregas on losing your opening game: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44567806 Romelu Lukaku is focused on the team rather than the Golden Boot: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/22/romelu-lukaku-belgium-golden-boot-roberto-martinez The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Day 9. The Tifo team discuss the previous night's Argentina-shaped capitulation and Croatia's impressive display. There's also chat regarding all the day's games, including Brazil's late-won victory, Nigeria's fine win against Iceland, and a slightly surprising Switzerland victory over Serbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe catch up on an action packed start to World Cup 2018. They discuss the weight of a nation on Messi's shoulders, Brazil bouncing back after a slow start, Germany stumbling at the first hurdle, Portugal vs Spain going down in history as a classic match and wrap up the rest of the groups, all while singing the praises of VAR, as it makes its debut at the World Cup.

Rog and Davo break down Messi and his 10 friends from the Rosario YMCA falling to an imperious Croatia. Plus, Brazil see off Costa Rica with a pair of late goals and England's manager injures himself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcus’ aunt is particularly giddy today after Argentina’s woeful showing against Croatia, with further dispatches from good old Slappy regarding the sweary reaction to the result over there. There’s also a little reminder that Germany lost to Mexico, which they did when they lost to Mexico, the importance of Olivier Giroud, a history of Herve and Germany losing to Mexico. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, James Horncaste, Jack Lang and Daniel Storey are in to discuss Croatia demolishing Argentina, France defeating Peru and Denmark drawing with Australia. Plus a look ahead to Nigeria versus Iceland, Brazil against Costa Rica, and Serbia facing Switzerland and much more. RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Argentina 0 – 3 Croatia (01m 50s) • PART 1b: France 1 – 0 Peru (10m 00s) • PART 1c: Denmark 1 – 1 Australia (19m 00s) • PART 2a: Nigeria v Iceland preview - with Aanu Adeoye (23m 00s) • PART 2b: Brazil v Costa Rica preview (29m 30s) • PART 2c: Serbia v Switzerland preview – with Kirsten Schlewitz (35m 10s) • PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (43m 30s) • PART 4: Exeunt omnes (45m 20s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special• get yourself 70% off a virtual private network with BestVPN• football + intellectualism = The Game of Our Lives podcastGET IN TOUCH:• find us on Facebook - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group gamelink: https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/ • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow link: http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Jack Lang and Matt Davies give the hot chat on Spain, Portugal, Iran, Peru and more. Plus tomorrow's action as France face Peru, Denmark take on Australia, and a mouth watering tie between Argentina and Croatia. RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Iran 0 – 1 Spain (03m 30s) • PART 1b: Portugal 1 – 0 Morocco (7m 30s) • PART 1c: Saudi Arabia 0 – 1 Uruguay (13m 00s) • PART 2a: France v Peru preview - with Luis Miguel Echegaray (18m 00s) • PART 2b: Denmark v Australia preview (26m 50s) • PART 2c: Argentina v Croatia preview – with Juraj Vrdoljak (30m 00s) • PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (42m 00s) • PART 4: Exeunt omnes (43m 50s) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Speciallink: http://www.paddypower.com/• get yourself 70% off a virtual private network with BestVPN.comlink: http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast• get a free print copy of the Economist – by texting FOOTBALL to 78070.GET IN TOUCH:• find us on Facebook - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group gamelink: https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/ • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow link: http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in the studio again, even though it’s Sunday, because the World Cup doesn’t stop for anyone. We marvel over Iceland and their warrior-like performance against Argentina, with Rúrik Gíslason getting a lot of attention. From Pete. It’s very intimate. Elsewhere there’s heartbreak for Peru BUT IT’S NOT OVER YET, we try to fathom what we’ll do if England actually win this damn thing and we gear up for for Brazil, Germany… and Mitro. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Pete’s crush: http://www.rurikgislasonfans.net/ Sampaoli still likes Messi even if nobody else does: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-argentina-iceland-lionel-messi-penalty-miss-watch-video-jorge-sampaoli-a8402476.html Danny Rose respects Gareth Southgate’s authority: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11407291/gareth-southgate-dropping-wayne-rooney-sent-a-message-says-danny-rose The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog and Davo recap Day Three of Rogue State 2018, Live from the Showbox SoDo in Seattle, including Mighty Iceland's 1 - 1 victory over Lionel Messi and Argentina. Plus, special guests, Sounders majority owner Adrian Hanauer and Seahawk Tyler Lockett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Jack Lang and Matt Davies salute Iceland’s latest heroics and the rest of the Saturday’s action. Plus, previews of the first outings for Germany and Brazil and dark horses Serbia RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Argentina 1 - 1 Iceland - with Goal’s Pete Staunton and Stefan Agustsson (02m 30s)• PART 1b: Nigeria 0 - 2 Croatia - a good match for the chickens to miss (9m 40s) • PART 2a: France 2 - 1 Australia - with Julien Laurens (11m 30s)• PART 2b: Peru 0 - 2 Denmark (18m 20s)• PART 3a: Serbia v Costa Rica preview - dark horse alert! (24m 10s)• PART 3b: Brazil v Switzerland preview (27m 50s)• PART 3c: Germany v Mexico preview - with Rafa Honigstein (31m 40s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (38m 50s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (39m 30s) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get yourself [70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN**.com](https://www.bestvpn.com/podcast)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo Team chat through each of Saturday's four games in their immediate, respective aftermaths, including discussion regarding Argentina, Iceland, Peru and Nigeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Matt Stanger draw conclusions from Portugal’s magnificent 3-3 draw with Spain. Plus, Peruvian fans’ dedication; Mexican waves; and previews of all the upcoming day's gamesRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Spain 3 - 3 Portugal (01m 20s)• PART 1b: Iran 1 - 0 Morocco (08m 40s) • PART 1c: Uruguay 1 - 0 Egypt - and Mexican wave chat (11m 50s)• PART 2a: Argentina v Iceland preview - with added Bielsa chat (17m 00s)• PART 2b: Nigeria v Croatia preview - with Aanu Adeoye (26m 00s)• PART 3a: Peru v Denmark - with Niels Harild (29 m 30s)• PART 3b: France v Australia preview (36m 00s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (40m 40s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (42m 20s) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get yourself [70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN.com**](http://BestVPN.com)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) • send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Kane talking about England being aggressive, Russia looking to defy their critics, the “hench brutes” of Uruguay, Panama’s hats, Big Herve Renard back where he belongs, Brazil egging Phillipe Coutinho! Mitro on fire! Stickers! It’s almost here! It’s almost the World Cup! This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Spain sack Julen Lopetegui: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12024/11403215/julen-lopetegui-has-been-sacked-by-spain Harry Kane makes the right noises: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/11/harry-kane-england-world-cup-2018-aggressive-brave Why are Russia so bad? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-russia-team-news-squad-saudi-arabia-russian-premier-league-vladimir-putin-a8395226.html The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Storey, Jack Lang, James Horncastle and Matt Davies join Jimbo to talk Brazil, Argentina, Mexico et al. Plus, Rafa Honigstein on Sané-less Germany; Stefan Agustsson on Iceland's World Cup adventure; and Frida Fagerlund on Sweden post-ZlatanRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Group D: Argentina - reliant on Messi, but do they get the best out of him? (02m 00s)• PART 1b: Group D: Croatia - it’s all on Modric (09m 30s)• PART 1c: Group D: Nigeria - problems in goal, problems in front of goal (10m 50s)• PART 1d: Group D: Iceland - Gylfi, thunderclaps and more with Stefan Agustsson (14m 30s)• PART 2a: Group B: Brazil - are they over the 4-1, and are they less reliant on Neymar? (20m 00s)• PART 2b: Group B: Serbia - time for SMS to break out? (25m 00s)• PART 2c: Group B: Costa Rica - same squad, 4 years older (28m 30s)• PART 2d: Group B: Switzerland - a good bet for second place? (30m 00s)• PART 3a: Group C: Sweden - Frida Fagerlund on the post-Zlatan era (31m 00s)• PART 3b: Group C: South Korea - the whipping boys (35m 00s)• PART 3c: Group C: Mexico - look out for Chucky, but are they are on a hiding to nothing? (36m 00s)• PART 3d: Group C: Germany - Rafa Honigstein on why they’ll take some stopping, or will they suffer the curse of the Confederations Cup? (39m 00s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (44m 00s)• PART 5: Answers to our World Cup brainteaser (45m 40s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes (50m 20s)PARISH NOTICES• We're sponsored by [**Paddy Power**- home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a detailed look at the teams who make up World Cup Group D. ARGENTINA Strengths: Arguably the best...

David Beckham is not short of iconic moments for England, but perhaps the most memorable and important came when he was sent off against Argentina for kicking out at Diego Simeone in the 1998 World Cup. Here we look back at the story around the incident and the incredible journey that Beckham took towards redemption. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** #HistoryofFootball is a 14-day television event, with 24/7 football documentaries and films starting from Monday 28th May. Watch HISTORY on Sky 130, Virgin 270, BT 327 or TalkTalk 327. The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first of our HISTORY specials we take a look back at the opening game of Italia ’90, when an unheralded and unknown Cameroon shocked the world by beating the World Cup holders, the Diego Maradona-inspired Argentina… Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** #HistoryofFootball is a 14-day television event, with 24/7 football documentaries and films starting from Monday 28th May. Watch HISTORY on Sky 130, Virgin 270, BT 327 or TalkTalk 327. The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League returns this weekend and Jimbo, Michael Cox, James Horncastle and Tom Williams preview potentially the biggest game of the season as Spurs look to win at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 1990\. Plus, a lessons learned from the international break, Hollywood fans, and more footballing idiomsRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Spain 6 - 1 Argentina (03m 00s)• PART 1b: Russia 1 - 3 France (07m 10s) • PART 1c: Dark horses - Uruguay, Belgium and Portugal (08m 30s)• PART 2: Conclusions from England’s international break (12m 20s)• PART 3a: Chelsea v Spurs preview - the biggest game of the season? (17m 50s) • PART 3b: Palace v Liverpool preview (23m 20s)• PART 3c: West Ham v Southampton preview (28m 40s) • PART 4a: Middle Eastern football phrases (32m 50s)• PART 4b: A huge weekend in Serie A, plus Germany and France round-ups (36m 00s)• PART 4c: Phishing and prison news (42m 20s) • PART 5: Oprah Winfrey, Russell Crowe, Kelsey Grammar and the rest of the PL weekend (45m 30s) • PART 6: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (54m 20s) • PART 7: Adios and Parts Unknown trail (56m 50s) PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/) - home of the Money Back Special• get your shave on with [our friends **Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first orde](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)r • [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives** podcast](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook**, - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) (but not this Friday - it's Easter)• send us a **[tweet: @TheTotallyShow](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog talks with Iceland National Team Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson about leading the smallest nation to ever play in a World Cup, facing Lionel Messi and Argentina in their opening game of the tournament, and the challenge of following up their Euro 2016 Cinderella Story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With international football taking centre stage, Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Matt Scott stick a thermometer up the respective bottoms of England, Argentina, Brazil et al to assess their strengths and weakness as preparations for the World Cup ramp up. Plus, Ronald Koeman’s Dutch rebuilding job, third-generation footballers and our first update from the Indian Super LeagueRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Inexperienced England - or the greatest Three Lions team of the last 30 years? (03m 00s)• PART 2a: Here come the Belgiums! (10m 50s)• PART 2b: The Costa Rica rule (12m 30s)• PART 3a: Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarves and meeting Ronaldinho (20m 40s)• PART 3b: Argentina and Brazil in Russia (26m 00s)• PART 4a: Golazzo preview; Gareth Bale in China (34m 50s)• PART 4b: Ronald Koeman and the reinvigoration of Holland (37m 40s)• PART 5a: TFS announcements; horseflesh; your questions (42m 10s)• PART 5b: Indian Super League update; former Barcelona players managing in the PL (50m 40s)• PART 6: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (53m 30s)• PART 7: A little bit of politics and adios (56m 10s) PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/) - home of the Money Back Special• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally) • [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives** podcast](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook**, - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse discuss the uniqueness of MLS' parity and whether or not the league is the world's most competitive in the State of the Union (1:49). In Mosse Makes the Case (11:11), Mosse breaks down how Barcelona star Lionel Messi might be feeling a bit more pressure to perform in the Champions League. Also, Alexi picks his favorite team from CONCACAF to make a deep run at the World Cup in Ask Alexi (18:29) and the guys examine Argentina's plethora of attacking options in the World Cup Update (24:25). Finally, Christian Pulisic's response to adversity headlines The Back Three (29:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus returns from Argentina and even beef lag can’t keep him down, especially not when there’s talk of Andy Carroll moving to Chelsea, the criminal investigations of the Mayor of Liverpool and a gob full of worms to chew over. So to speak. On top of all this the long mooted Newcastle takeover careers into the buffers, we have one of our all time great pieces of correspondence and Ronaldinho retires from football, but not from our hearts. This show is sponsored by bet365 The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unbelievable seemed quite real some days ago. Argentina was almost to miss out the next year’s World Cup. The giants of South America will still be at the World ....

Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to talk about the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, the controversy surrounding the tournament, and within that context, how we might look forward and think about the Qatar tournament in 2022. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To make up for last week's absence, it's an episode built entirely around your questions. Questions/topics include: Is it possible/efficient/useful for an international team to use a system that players aren’t familiar with at the club level? (3:50) Who is better now, and who has a higher ceiling, Christian Pulisic or Dele Alli? (17:00) What's up with the Netherlands and Argentina? (25:15) Is Arsenal's dependence on Cazorla more about him being great or Arsenal having a flawed midfield set up...

An absolutely classic FA Cup weekend is pored over with relish, Mario Balotelli is up to his old tricks and Brendan Rodgers chimes in with a monumental dig.There's also news of some terrible parenting from the footballing dads, Mark McGhee flips his lid and Vietnam, Mexico and Argentina... Well, they don't let us down.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle on Man City's 4-0 defeat at Barcelona including analysis of the mistakes made by City and the decisions made by Pep Guardiola. Also, thoughts on Arsenal's blowout victory over Ludogorets, Leicester's 1-0 win against Copenhagen and Tottenham's draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Plus, a preview of Sunday's big Premier League match - Chelsea v. Manchester United.

It's Portland Timbers Day! The Cooligans have been making a strong effort to hear from fan bases all over the country so as to not stay insulated in our NYC bubble and it's been an incredible journey. In segment two, hear us talk to Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian. She is the beat writer for the Portland Timbers and and we cover all things Timber! It's a podcast even Timber Joey would recommend! Segment 1: Another authentic Alexis rant! Premier League Match Day 1, We are terrified of Manchester United. Segment 2: Interview with journalist for The Oregonian, Portland Timbers beat writer, Jamie Goldberg! Segment 3: Cooligans Corner: NYCFC v Columbus Crew, New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union, Messi tells Argentina to not cry for him because he has returned, Hope Solo keeps it way too real @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment 1 - THE ZAZA PENALTY. WE'VE DEVOTED OUR LIVES TO IT. IT IS OUR KING NOW. Segment 2 - Hot weekend in MLS. NYCFC finally take down their arch-nemesis New York Red Bulls. Tim Howard makes his Colorado Rapids debut. Segment 3 - Cooligans Corner - Mourinho, Canadian Cup, Argentina Federation collapse, US Youth Soccer Lawsuit. @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment 1: Argentina loses the Copa America final again to Chile, and guess who get's blamed for the loss. Hint: It rhymes with "messy." Segment 2: England has exited Europe in more ways than one. Segment 3: Cooligans Corner! @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bunch of bodies crashed into each other in the Copa América final, and it ended with Messi's international career on life support. The two Mikes dive into the chaos that unfolded at MetLife Stadium before turning their attention to Croatia's cruel exit at the hands of Portugal, Italy's total disruption of Spain, and Iceland's smiting of England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Can anything positive be drawn from Argentina's destruction of a hapless American side? The two Mikes offer their findings from an autopsy of the U.S. loss, posit whether this Argentina vs. Chile rematch will be any different than the one we saw in the group stages, and preview the Euro knockout rounds, while trying to figure out what makes Croatia so good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Rog and Davo recover from the USMNT's 4-0 Copa America semifinal loss to Argentina and look ahead to Euro 2016's knockout round. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Segment 1 - USA manhandled by Argentina. Messi shows no mercy. Segment 2 - MLS is back after a two week break! Thank god Messi doesn't play in MLS. Segment 3 - Cooligans Corner @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones discuss the team's upcoming Copa America semifinal against Argentina, Jones' red card against Ecuador and the direction of U.S. Soccer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The power of Messi's beard (and really good players) is powering Argentina to what seems like an inevitable Copa win. Plus, Chile runs rampant, there's a nasty rumor going around that strikers at Euro 2016 are nonexistent, and the Mikes discuss what they've gotten right (Belgium) and wrong (Mexico). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

In case you hadn't noticed, Argentina is great and they showed why in a dominant performance against Chile. The Mikes dive into how good the former squad is, and how worried we should be about the latter. Plus, the sky is no longer falling for the USMNT, England and Belgium seem better than they probably are, and four players to watch over the next week and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Introducing The Double Pivot, hosted by Mike Goodman and Michael Caley. The Double Pivot is for people who want smart commentary with a healthy dose of analytics to back it up. First up: the Copa América, and why Argentina’s 2 to 1 odds to win it is a tad, shall we say, crazy. Mike and Mike also discuss what they’ll be watching for in the early matches, what to make of the USMNT right now, and touch on a few predictions. Learn more about your ad ...

Festive fun with Vancouver Whitecaps' Carl Robinson, Pedro Morales, Kekuta Manneh, Kendall Waston, Pa Modou Kah, Octavio Rivero, Tim Parker, Mauro Rosales, Alan Koch and Victor Blasco.

The Rambletwits cast their footballing net wide, pulling in some sopping wet Argies and one of Jack Warner's big bins of sin. Also, a Rambler gets spotted in a nightclub - rumours that they were urinating in a pint glass à la John Terry were... The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.